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Star Wars opens, 1977
On this day in 1977, Memorial Day weekend opens with an intergalactic bang as the first of George Lucas' blockbuster Star Wars movies hits American theater…
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Day of the Dead Sweets and Treats
Day of the Dead celebrations often incorporate traditional foods, including skull-shaped candies.

Julia Child at 100: Celebrating a Culinary Legacy
We remember the life and legacy of cooking sensation Julia Child, who would have turned 100 this August 15.
A Slice of History: Pizza Through the Ages
Did you know pizza took the United States by storm before it became popular in its native Italy?













